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Global Institute of Human Development
EASE Training Programme | GIHD

Be the Support Young People Need

Certified Training Course in WHO and UNICEF endorsed CBT based Low Intensity Intervention

This certified training course helps graduates develop counselling skills and to support the emotional wellbeing of young people.

📚 9 Modules
📊 Beginner Level
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Eligibility: Applicants should have completed Matric (Grade 10) or FSc (Grade 12) level education. No prior clinical or counselling experience is required.
🗓️ Flexible Schedule
⏱️ Approx. 4 hrs to complete
This training course is offered by the Global Institute of Human Development (GIHD), an academic and research institute, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF.  GIHD  → More
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This course includes

  • 9 structured learning modules
  • Interactive activities & assessments
  • Guided supervision & feedback
  • Certificate upon completion
  • Flexible, self-paced learning
About This Course

Skills you will gain

Key learning outcomes

  • Identification of Emotions – Understanding and helping young individuals recognise and express emotions.
  • Stress Management – Exercises to reduce stress and promote emotional regulation.
  • Behavioural Activation – Encouraging meaningful and pleasurable activities to improve mood.
  • Problem Solving – Building skills to address everyday challenges effectively.
  • Relapse Prevention – Supporting long-term maintenance of progress and coping strategies.

Skills & competencies you will develop

This training course is offered by the Global Institute of Human Development (GIHD), an academic and research institute, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF. It builds practical, transferable skills that prepare you to meaningfully support young people's mental health in your community — with no clinical background required.

Psychoeducation Group Management Emotional Regulation Basic Helping Skills Caregivers' Engagement Stress Management Problem Solving Behavioural Activation Adolescent Wellbeing Risk Assessment Self-Care
How You Will Learn

Key features of the course

01
Guided Digital Learning Modules
Self-paced, interactive content you can complete on your own schedule — wherever you are.
02
Structured Supervision & Feedback
Get guided support from experienced facilitators to track your growth and build confidence.
03
Interactive Activities & Knowledge Checks
Apply what you learn through scenario-based exercises and reflective checkpoints.
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Practical Tools for Real-World Settings
Leave with tangible frameworks and strategies ready to apply when supporting young people.
Course Content

Course Modules

In this training course, the content is organised into 9 modules. Each module is designed to guide participants step by step through the core strategies, including psychoeducation, stress management, behavioural activation, and problem solving.

01
Introduction to the Training Program
An orientation to the EASE programme structure, goals, and the role of trained helpers.
02
Basic Helping Skills & Group Management Techniques
Core interpersonal skills including active listening, empathy, non-judgemental communication, and managing group dynamics.
03
Identifying Emotions & Stress Management
Helping young individuals recognise and express emotions, paired with practical exercises to reduce stress and promote emotional regulation.
Credential

Earn a certificate

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Certificate of Completion
EASE Training Programme

Issued by GIHD upon successful completion of all modules and practical work.

Add a recognised credential to your profile

On completing the EASE Training Program, you will receive a certificate issued by the Global Institute of Human Development (GIHD).

  • Shareable digital certificate upon completion
  • Demonstrates competency in EASE helping skills
  • Supports your professional development portfolio
  • Recognised by GIHD and partner organisations
Testimonials

What participants say

★★★★★

"This programme gave me practical tools I could immediately use. The structured modules and supervision made me feel genuinely prepared to support young people."

Participant, Cohort 1
EASE Training Programme
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"I had no background in mental health, but the beginner-friendly design made everything accessible. The caregiver modules were especially valuable for my work."

Graduate Participant
EASE Training Programme
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"The self-care module was something I didn't expect but truly needed. GIHD clearly designed this with the helper's wellbeing in mind — not just the young people."

Programme Participant
EASE Training Programme
Partner Organisations

Organisations we have worked with

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University of Oxford
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The Global Health Network
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George Washington University
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Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia
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Universidad de los Andes, Colombia
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WHO Mental Health & Brain Disorders
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Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University (STMU)
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Institute of Psychiatry (IOP), Pakistan
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Ministry of Health, Pakistan
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UNICEF
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Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
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TGHN Regional Hubs — Africa, Asia, LAC, MENA
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University of Oxford
🌐
The Global Health Network
🏛️
George Washington University
🇮🇩
Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia
🇨🇴
Universidad de los Andes, Colombia
🏥
WHO Mental Health & Brain Disorders
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Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University (STMU)
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Institute of Psychiatry (IOP), Pakistan
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Ministry of Health, Pakistan
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UNICEF
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Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
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TGHN Regional Hubs — Africa, Asia, LAC, MENA
Programme Outcomes

What participants achieve

Upon completing the EASE Training Programme, participants will be equipped to support young people in community and school-based settings. They will have developed the confidence to facilitate structured sessions with adolescents and their caregivers, applying the EASE competency framework in real-world contexts. Graduates will understand how to identify signs of emotional distress, conduct basic risk assessments, and know when to refer young people to higher levels of care. They will also have practised safe and ethical support, with a strong foundation in self-care to sustain their own wellbeing. Beyond individual skills, participants will leave as part of a broader movement to improve mental health outcomes for young people.

This programme focuses on life skills development and peer support. It does not train participants to provide therapy.

Be an Agent of Change

Join this programme and gain the skills to empower young people, strengthen communities, and create meaningful impact.

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